Sperrin Valleys Loop
Make a circuit through the Sperrins from Draperstown towards Plumbridge and Gortin. Rural valley roads and hill crossings provide the interest, with village breaks kept separate from the through-road line.
Draperstown area circular via Plumbridge, Gortin · County Tyrone and County Londonderry, Northern Ireland · 41 miles · 68 minutes estimated driving · Circular
Photo: @ Kenneth Allen / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Sperrin hill roads
The circuit crosses rural valleys and higher slopes between the Draperstown, Plumbridge and Gortin areas.
Before you set off
Allow for narrow bends, farm vehicles and exposed weather on higher sections. Forest tracks and walking routes are not part of the drive. Check current closures and conditions before travel. Estimated time excludes stops and live traffic. Points are through-road references, not parking. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.